Abortion is legal in Illinois. In Wisconsin, it’s nearly banned. So clinics teamed up
Around two days a week, Natalee Hartwig leaves her home in Madison, Wisconsin, before her son wakes up, to travel
UIS ends contract with DCFS for training investigators
SPRINGFIELD — The University of Illinois Springfield has elected to discontinue its contract with the state’s Department of Children and
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi defends trip to Taiwan amid threats from China
WASHINGTON — Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was part of the group that joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a trip
Dobbs ruling may have implications for transgender people’s access to healthcare
As protests continue after the repeal of Roe v. Wade – a ruling that allows states to control access to abortion – the conversation often
Major fundraising underdogs among challengers to unseat incumbents
SPRINGFIELD – Four months before the general election, six incumbent state lawmakers appeared primed for an early rejection by voters based on unofficial tallies this
Economist weighs in on Gov. Pritzker’s plan to address high inflation
On July 1, Governor J.B. Pritzker froze a proposed gas tax hike, while suspending the grocery tax on certain items. These were two of many
Most gun owners favor modest restrictions but deeply distrust government, poll finds
WASHINGTON — The overwhelming majority of gun owners are in favor of universal background checks, of raising the minimum age to buy guns to 21
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is assassinated at a campaign rally
NARA, Japan — Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, an ultra-nationalist who served in the post longer than anyone else before stepping down in 2020,
Timeline unclear for special session on abortion rights
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker and top Democratic leaders in the Illinois General Assembly said Tuesday that while they still plan to call a special
About half say Trump should be charged for 1/6: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — A new poll shows about half of Americans say former President Donald Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in
Temporary tax relief measures to begin Friday in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state’s new fiscal year begins. That includes some income tax rebates, property
